Sam Wong

Lawyer

Hi, I'm Samantha/Sam. I'm originally from Singapore and moved to Australia to pursue my law degree.

I joined the firm as a legal assistant/paralegal in 2022, shortly after meeting Mona and Jodie. I was admitted into practice in May 2023 with the honour of having Jodie move my admission. I am now a qualified lawyer.

Having started my career exclusively in family law, the rewarding nature of the work reaffirms my desire to grow in this area and support clients through challenging and difficult times in their lives.

As a lawyer, the opportunity to learn from the experience of seasoned lawyers is invaluable. Throughout my time at Emera Family Law, I have benefitted from the close mentorship and guidance of my colleagues. The common thread (that I strive to reflect in my work) is the sincerity and integrity in achieving cost-effective, practical and client-driven outcomes, as well as pride in obtaining excellent out-of-court settlements.

Outside of work, you can find me hitting the weights at the gym, cuddling my cat and hanging out with friends over coffee and good food (because it's Melbourne!).

Recent articles by Sam

De facto property settlement in family law

De facto property settlement in family law

In Australia, if you’re separating from your partner and working through property settlement, the law treats those in a de facto relationship the same as those who are married. But there is a common question that arises quite frequently: How do I know if I’m in a de facto relationship and how do I prove it?
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Major changes to the Family Law Act from May 2024

Major changes to the Family Law Act from May 2024

Major changes to the Family Law Act come into effect from May 2024. The main purpose of the reform is to ensure that the best interests of the child remain the central focus of parenting proceedings as well as making the application of the law easier to navigate.
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Agreement of parenting plan

Parenting Plan or Consent Order – what’s best for me?

In this article, we will look at the various ways to formalise a parenting agreement and what will work best for you.
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